This was a beautiful and creative P book by Kwame Alexander. In this book, he and a few of his favorite authors pay tribute to 20 famous, loved poets with poetry written by them in the style of the poet they are honoring. Very cool book to share. In the back of the book, he gives a brief history of each poet highlighted in the book. Very well thought out and could be a great guide for budding artists in Elementary school. #lae3414sp19.

I enjoyed reading this cute SF book that explains in a humorous way what happened to Pluto. Pluto is sad when he learns he is no longer considered a planet. Where does he fit in? Instead of giving up, he sets out on a journey to find his true place in the solar system. Great for a RA or SR. #lae3414sp19. UDL 2.1, 2.4, 3.1 and ESOL 4 and 14 could be used for this book.

This was the cutest, silliest book of poems for kids about crazy things in their lives like little brothers that aren‘t liked, being glued to your electronic device, having bad breath because you didn‘t brush your teeth, etc. it would be fun to read aloud to any class! I could see my students giggling throughout the entire book. #lae3414sp19. UDL Principles 2.1, 2.4, and 3.1 and ESOL 3 and 4 could be used.

Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that. So many powerful words and phrases in this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning biography of Dr. King‘s life. Put in simple terms for young Elementary school age students. Would be a great RA. #lae3414sp19.

This is phenomenal book for our future strong women of the world! In this collection of biographies, Chelsea highlights some of the great women in history that a lot girls know like Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman but also some other amazing women they may not know but who could be great inspiration to them. This book would be a great RA allowing for great discussion. Could also be used for RT. #lae3414sp19. UDL Principles 8.3, 9.1, 1.3, 2.1,

“I‘m never going to eat again, until Grandma and Grandpa get undivorced.” This RF book by Eve Bunting tells the story of two little girls who are told their grandparent‘s are getting a divorce and learn that they will still be a family, still see both grandparents, and learn it may not be such a bad thing. Sweet story about divorce and telling young children. Great as a RA. #lae3414sp19.

One of many amazing Dr. Seuss books! This (F) book is filled with silly rhyming words that make kids laugh when they hear them out loud, especially if read with a lot of expression by the reader. I read this one during Read Across America. It was a fun book that had the students totally engaged. UDL 3.3-guide information processing & visualization and ESOL 17 & 20, provide contextual support through body language, & list the most important words.

HF multiple award winning novel recounts an Oakland Summer in 1968 where three girls visit their estranged mother, a member of the Black Panthers, and search for answers to who she is and why she left them. UDL principles 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, clarify vocabulary and symbols, clarify syntax and structure, & promote understanding across languages. ESOL strategies 1,3,4 questioning for clarification, self talk, link lesson to students‘ prior knowledge would

A homeless father and son living in an airport terminal after the death of the mother, find hope when the little boy sees a bird find freedom. Great book for a RA or SR and a good opportunity to teach empathy. ESOL strategies 3 and 4 encourage self talk and link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge and UDL‘s 3.1 activate or supply background knowledge and 8.3 foster collaboration and community would be satisfied with this book. #LAE3414sp19

The Wall by Eve Bunting is a RF book about a father who takes his son to Washington DC to find the boys grandfathers name listed in the wall. Great RA book for Veteran‘s Day or Memorial Day and a good time to teach young children to honor our soldiers and country. UDL‘s 2.1, 2.4, and 3.1 clarify vocabulary, promote understanding across languages, activate or supply background knowledge would be satisfied with this book.

When a family is forced to sell all their belongings and move to a one room apartment, they learn a great lesson about love and family and what is really important. This RF story by Eve Bunting would be great in any classroom as a RA especially, giving the opportunity to reinforce that not everyone has a lot but that doesn‘t mean their family is any less than anyone else‘s who may have more. Good opportunity with younger children to discuss

Farah, a Muslim immigrant finds it difficult to make friends and be accepted. One Green Apple, a RF book written shortly after the 911 attacks has an impactful message of tolerance and acceptance and should be in our classrooms. Great for RA OR S. ESOL Strategies 3 & 4 encourage positive thinking and self talk and linking to students‘ prior knowledge are covered in this book. #LAE3414sp19. UDL principles 8.3,2.1,2.4,3.1 fostering collaboration

This RF Caldecott winning book written by Eve Bunting is a story about the LA riots following the Rodney King verdict, a monumental court case that sparked not only riots but racial tension that still exists today. The story is about a mother and her son that escape their burning apartment and learn learn the value of overlooking racial and cultural differences to find kindness and friendship. I strongly recommend this book for all classrooms.

The Crossover (P) by Newbery Award winner Kwame Alexander, a former NBA player. The author has a love for poetry that he wanted to share in hopes of getting more boys to read and love poetry. Centered around a story of twin boys who play on their Middle school basketball team, we learn of the tribulations and feelings these two boys go through together and separately on and off the court and with the death of their dad who was their biggest fan.

Newbery Medal winning F Book based on a true story of Ivan, a gorilla held in a mall zoo for 27 years before being rescued and moved to the Atlanta Zoo following public protest. TS-LC, RA. ESOL strategies 2,3,5 promoting cooperation with small groups, encouraging self talk, and teaching technical vocabulary. Lesson- courage, humanity, friendship, and love. http://katherineapplegate.com/ LAE3414sp19

Classic children‘s picture fiction B by Caldecott winner Ludwig Bemelmans. Fiction . Story of young Madeline getting her appendix out. Encourages friendship, courage, discipline. TS-would be good as RA OR S. EL 4 and 14 apply to this book in regards to linking prior knowledge of a hospital stay, and simplifying speech, slower and redundant. LAE3414sp19

“Friendship doesn‘t have to be hard, sometimes we let the world make it hard.” F book by Katherine Applegate-lessons about friendship, acceptance, diverse families, & community. TS-several-RA,LC,IR,PR. EL strategies 2 & 4 promoting cooperation and linking prior knowledge & 6, monitor comprehension. 11,14,15-place language in meaningful context, simplify, & reinforce key ideas.
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NY Times best seller RF picture B. Story about learning big words and meanings. USES empowering words, promotes positivity. Great colorful pictures. TS-RA,S. https://www.harpercollins.com/9780061127595/big-words-for-little-people/ #LAE3414sp19

Great F book by Caldecott winner Maurice Sendak, Go on a journey with Max, a rambunctious and misbehaving boy sent to his room with no dinner. In his room he creates a fantasy going on a trip with “the wild things” becoming the boss. However, he misses home once all fall asleep & returns to find his dinner waiting. Good B for RA or S. EL strategies 4, 6, 14 apply in regards to linking prior knowledge, monitoring comprehension, simplify speech.

Waiting, Caldecott Honor B winner by Kevin Henkes is great for kindergarten age students. Toys in a child‘s room sit in the window waiting for things to show up. One toy waits for the moon, another waits for the rain...cute picture book/short sentences. UDL principles 3.1&3.2 activating prior knowledge and big ideas along with EL 4 & 14 could be met with this book. Lesson-waiting for things. #LAE3414sp19 TS-RA,S https://Kevin henkes.com/